NAPOLEON SNAKE EEL Ophichthus bonaparti
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Its natural habitat is a soft sandy substrate of protected bays. Can usually be found buried in sand, only with its head protruding. Occasionally seen free-swimming, most often during night dives. Has a distinctive pattern of dark brown rimmed spots and blotches on its head. The rest of the body has thick black and white bands.

Frequency of sightings:
Common
Best time of year:
All year round
Remarks:
5- 30 m depth, length up to 75 cm
Divesites seen at:
Air Prang, Air Prang 2, Air Prang 3, Aw Shucks, Critter Hunt, Hairball 1, Hairball 2, Hairball 3, Heynus, Jahir, Jahir 2, Jiko Yansi, Madidir, Magic Crack, Makawide, Makawide 2, Makawide 3, Nudi Falls, Nudi Retreat, Pantai Jiko, Pantai Kecil, Pantai Parigi, Pintu Colada, Police Pier, Police Pier 2, Retak Larry (Larry’s Crack), Serena West, Slow Poke, Tanjung Kubur, Tanjung Tebal, TK 1, TK2, TK3
Taxonomical order of this critter:
Veterbrate
Reef & Sand
Burrow
Snake Eel
- Banded Snake Eel
- Blacksaddle snake eel
- Napoleon snake eel
- Stargazer snake eel

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